ANDALUCIA

SJ Villas has introduced two new villas in Andalucia, Spain. La Dehasa is situated in a 40 acre private mansion in Benahavis, which is a mountain village.

For a while now we have been thinking of a place to buy where we can spend the Summer and then commute back to our urban lives. This new luxury destination is another reminder how cool Spain is, both to vacation and live. This villa , from SJ Villas, in Andalucia is a private estate with views overlooking the countryside, sea and the coast of Africa.

Built around a large patio with a fountain, the main reception rooms all lead out onto a large shaded terrace. There are six double en-suite bedrooms and two further double bedrooms with a shared bathroom La Dehesa is a homely country house, with colourful furnishings, paintings, ceramics, antique furniture and a large collection of books.Offering complete privacy, the house is set within 10 acres of gardens with walkways cut amongst the olives, carob and arbutus trees.

Travel Tuesday|SJ Villas Has Introduced Two New Villas in Andalucia

A couple look after the house each day and provide cooking, waiter service and shopping. There is maid service five mornings a week and a caretaker lives in a gatehouse on the estate.La Dehesa is a 20 minutes drive to Marbella, 40 minutes to the city of Ronda and one hour from Malaga International airport.

Villa Alegria is an imposing grand house with views overlooking the swimming pool and 5th hole of the world-renowned San Roque golf course.The villa, which is set within mature gardens, sleeps 10 and is perfect for one or two families offering plenty of space, a dedicated games room with a pool table and a state-of-the-art home entertainment system.

The villa has been interior designed throughout, with elegant furnishings which complement the wooden furniture and floors. There are two double en-suite bedrooms and three twin rooms with en-suite showers. The house has spacious outdoor and indoor dining areas and a large, modern kitchen. Beside the 15 metre swimming pool is a large pool house, beautifully decorated with white furnishings, a built-in barbeque and shower area.

The villa comes with a daily maid service and a private chef is available on request at an additional charge. Villa Alegria is less than 15 minutes’ drive to Sotogrande, with its unspoilt beaches, exclusive marina, polo tournaments, bars and restaurants. Golf at San Roque can be arranged for guests at a small additional charge. The villa is situated just 20 km from Gibraltar airport and 112 km from Malaga airport.